Lothar Matthaus: DFB-Pokal final will be a gripping encounter

Matthaus expects 'gripping' DFB-Pokal final

May 10, 2012 4:55:00 PM

The former Germany international shared his thoughts on the upcoming clash between the Bundesliga winners and the Bavarian giants

Lothar Matthaus believes Saturday's DFB-Pokal final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich has all the makings of a classic.

The Bavarians go into the clash having lost four consecutive direct matches against their opponents and have also suffered the indignity of surrendering two championships in a row to the Bundesliga winners from Dortmund.

Matthaus, however, insists that the unenviable record will count for nothing in a match which he expects both teams to throw caution to the wind as they look to confirm their status as the two heavyweights of German football.

"I expect a gripping final. Having their poor record against Dortmund on their mind will only push Bayern to give their all in arresting that slide," he wrote in his column for Kicker.

"The recently poor head-to-head form of Bayern against Dortmund does not signify a shift in the balance of power so many are suggesting. Despite Dortmund already sporting a mature side, Bayern have proven they can beat any team in the world if they want to.

"In being able to call on slightly better individuals, Bayern Munich have the advantage."

Bayern Munich have the chance to record a cup double this season, with their Champions League final ticket already booked against Chelsea on May 19 at the Allianz Arena.

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